How to Remove Mildew from Sheetrock
Mildew is unsightly and potentially harmful, but also relatively easy to get rid of.
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You Will Need
- Bleach
- Non-ammonia laundry detergent
- 2 gallons warm water
- Two buckets
- Rubber gloves
- Eye protection
- A face mask
- A scrub brush
- Clean water
- Rags
- A long-sleeved shirt (optional)
Steps
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Prolonged exposure to mildew is harmful to your respiratory health. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
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Step 1
Remove moisture
Remove the source of moisture that is feeding the mildew. Mildew can't survive in a completely arid environment.
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Step 2
Mix solution
Mix the bleach and laundry detergent with the warm water in the bucket.
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Step 3
Suit up
Put on the gloves, your eye protection, and your face mask.
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Wear a long-sleeved shirt to protect your arms.
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Step 4
Commence scrubbing
Dip your brush in the cleaning solution, and scrub the wall.
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Scrub gently, in long strokes, so as not to damage the paint.
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Step 5
Clean
Use the rag with a bucket of clean water to rinse off the cleaning solution.
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Step 6
Let dry
Allow the wall to dry, either by wiping it with a dry rag or letting it air dry.
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Sheetrock was introduced in 1916 by the United States Gypsum Company.
